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Monofilament non-absorbable suture
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MD Hi I was out at my farm for two weeks and left stiches in too long on my cut finger - there is no infection I got most of the stitches out but there is at least one buried - should I see a doctor or will it dissolve (these... View answer
MD Can I be 'allergic' to absorbable sutures? The itch started primarily at and around my incision ... called them today and was told that since the hives/itch are moving around it's likely not due to... View answer
MD i personally wish to remove my sutures on my knee--they have been in for 12 day. The wound looks good and has healed well. I do have a sterile suture removal tray I am a retired registered nurse ... View answer
MD Hello, I had an arm lift surgery 6 weeks ago with dissolvable stiches. What can I do to help my body dissolve these stiches which are very uncomfortable. View answer
MD I have had several sugeries, where my new Doctor is trying to correct by removing suchers I am allergic , but he has not been able to get them all. Now he said he needs to go back deeper in my abdomen to find the rest. is... View answer
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MD of umbelical cord but not in the same line and sutured with vicryl. however thinking that it is absorbable sutures i didnot get it removed. now after nine days of surgery i notice abcess in one of the... View answer
MD to absorb it and it can months and I will have to wait it out, Should these absorbable sutures be removed ... View answer
MD from there and other sutures (which seems to be non-purulent). Otherwise healing appears to be going ...Hi Chandan, I m a 24 year old male circumcised 9 days ago. Think one or two of the sutures ... View answer
MD Hello Dr. Chetna. I wanted to know about c-section delivery stitches. i got my c-section delivery done on last August 2009. but my stitches are like swollen. it is not paining for me, but still i feel uncomfortable. i... View answer
MD I delivered a baby 3 1/2 wks ago and had some vaginal tearing that the doctor repaired with dissolvable sutures. The sutures have still not dissolved and are causing me itching and discomfort ... View answer
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it depends on the suture material used. absorbable sutures will get absorbed and the excess will fall off. non absorbable sutures have to be removed, ideally between 8 to 10...
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Hi may i know what kind of suture absorbable or non absorbable sine how long feedback please
MD
hello , no ,you dont have to be worried , you can wait for another week! take care!